FishCondishJuneau, AK Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Juneau, AK fishing report
The Inside Passage around Juneau is salmon country at its core — king salmon move through early in the season, followed by coho, pink, and chum runs that carry well into fall. Halibut are the other major draw, holding in deep channel edges and soft-bottom flats year-round but most accessible in summer. Rockfish, Dolly Varden, and cutthroat round out the options. None of the mid-Atlantic species you mentioned — striped bass, fluke, bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, or kingfish — are present in Southeast Alaska waters, so planning around them here would be a wasted trip.
For kings and coho, troll herring or large spoons along current seams near kelp edges and underwater points on an incoming tide. Halibut stack in 150 to 400 feet on muddy bottom near structure — drop whole herring or large cut bait rigs and work bottom contact. Cold glacial melt keeps water temperatures in the low to mid-50s even in summer, so fish metabolisms stay measured; slow your presentations. Wind funnels hard through the channels, so fish early mornings when surface chop settles and baitfish congregate in protected coves.
Juneau, AK tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Juneau, AK is Juneau (station 9452210), about 0.4 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 13.7 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 3:14 AM 16.6 ft▼ Low 9:31 AM -1.4 ft▲ High 4:00 PM 15.8 ft▼ Low 9:52 PM 1.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 3:50 AM 16 ft▼ Low 10:02 AM -0.7 ft▲ High 4:28 PM 16 ft▼ Low 10:30 PM 1.5 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 4:28 AM 15.2 ft▼ Low 10:35 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 4:59 PM 16.1 ft▼ Low 11:13 PM 1.5 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 5:11 AM 14 ft▼ Low 11:12 AM 1.7 ft▲ High 5:36 PM 16 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▼ Low 12:03 AM 1.6 ft▲ High 6:04 AM 12.8 ft▼ Low 11:56 AM 3.3 ft▲ High 6:22 PM 15.7 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▼ Low 1:05 AM 1.9 ft▲ High 7:14 AM 11.6 ft▼ Low 12:53 PM 4.8 ft▲ High 7:22 PM 15.3 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▼ Low 2:20 AM 1.9 ft▲ High 8:51 AM 11 ft▼ Low 2:13 PM 6 ft▲ High 8:38 PM 15.3 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▼ Low 3:43 AM 1.3 ft▲ High 10:33 AM 11.6 ft▼ Low 3:47 PM 6.1 ft▲ High 9:59 PM 15.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 4:57 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:47 AM 12.9 ft▼ Low 5:07 PM 5.2 ft▲ High 11:11 PM 16.7 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 5:58 AM -1.3 ft▲ High 12:41 PM 14.3 ft▼ Low 6:09 PM 3.8 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Juneau, AK dashboard.
What's biting near Juneau, AK
The species most likely to be feeding the Inside Passage: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Juneau, AK and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Juneau, AK fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Juneau, AK?
The species bite forecast for Juneau, AK covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Juneau, AK?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Juneau, AK, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Juneau, AK?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the Inside Passage as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Juneau, AK?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Juneau, AK, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Juneau, AK
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: